Join the fight for a better future

The Future of Diabetes report

You told us that diabetes affects all aspects of someone’s life, and that sometimes, things can be tough. And, you also told us that a lack of awareness and understanding can lead to stigma, and people not getting the support they really need.

But we also heard that there are steps we can and must take right now to build a better future for people living with diabetes.

What we need to campaign for

“We’ve come a long way in the past 20 years… compared to where we were, it’s bloody fantastic. So let’s preserve what’s brilliant… celebrate that we have made a lot of progress and expand upon that so more people can benefit.”

People with diabetes told us they want:

More support for emotional and psychological health

Better access to healthcare professionals who understand diabetes

Better access to technology and treatment

Widely available information and education

More support and understanding at work and school

Hope for the future through diabetes research and prevention of Type 2 diabetes.

What we’re going to do

We want to see these changes happen. So, we’re calling for action from across the health service and governments in all four UK nations to help make this future a reality.

Join us

But we can’t do it alone. We need to work together to create a better future for people living with diabetes, and we need action from governments, health services, policy makers, healthcare professionals and local decision makers.

There are three different ways you can join the fight for a better future for people with diabetes:

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Future of Diabetes big conversations, survey and events, and shared their experiences with us. By coming together to share knowledge and fight diabetes we can build a better future – a world where diabetes can do no harm.